SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,767 km
11,040 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
17,767 km
11,040 mi / 9,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA ZAM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code SSA ZAM
ICAO Code SBSV RPMZ
City Salvador Zamboanga City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Manila
Elevation 64 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 6.920000, 122.060000

Salvador (SSA) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 17,767 kilometers (11,040 miles / 9,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Salvador, it's 01:31 in Zamboanga City. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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